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Vatican City

The Vatican takes your breath away.

– Joe Elliot

If Vatican City is the highlight of your Rome trip, you should consider planning your time around it and staying in nearby Prati!

It’s the smallest country in the world, and 100% worth your time! Seeing St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museum is incredible. Here are some tips to help you plan your time!

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Vatican City

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What you REALLY need to know about the Vienna Chri What you REALLY need to know about the Vienna Christmas markets: Vienna does great decorations and lights as well as their markets. That means wandering the city at night is so festive, even if you’re not only inside the markets. I will say that Vienna markets get crowded on the weekends, so know that you’ll be wandering with a few thousand of your closest friends. Be patient. My favorite savory food at the Vienna Christmas markets? Käsekrainer! It’s a sausage made with bits of cheese inside! At the markets it’s served in a hollowed out roll, and the molten cheese inside the grilled sausage was so good we ate it multiple meals! Favorite sweet is almost always a chimney cake: these central European desserts are SO irresistible! They’re typically dusted with cinnamon, but you can get it with chocolate, fruit, Nutella, and more! Follow me for Christmas markets all over Europe! . . . . . . . #christmasineurope #christmasmarkets #europeanchristmasmarkets #bestchristmasmarket #marchedenoel #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #viennachristmasmarket #viennachristmas #visitvienna #viennatouristboard #almadvent @almadvent #teaspoonofAustria #austriagram #austria_pictures #austriavacations #wien @almadvent @viennatouristboard
Finishing up an unforgettable long weekend at the Finishing up an unforgettable long weekend at the Vienna Christmas markets! If you’re headed there soon, here are the best markets to prioritize: - Most magical: Rathaus and Schloss Schönbrunn - Least crowded: University of Vienna - Most local feel: Spittelberg and Freyngplatz - Best food: Am Hof - Best lights: Kohlmarkt Viennese Christmas markets were great! Plenty of great food and original crafts. Plus, possibly the biggest variety of Christmas mugs I’ve seen in one city! One thing to remember: the markets are CRAZY on Saturday nights! Don’t the let the crowds surprise you. . . . . . . . #christmasineurope #christmasmarkets #europeanchristmasmarkets #bestchristmasmarket #marchedenoel #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #viennachristmasmarket #viennachristmas #visitvienna #viennatouristboard #almadvent @almadvent #teaspoonofAustria #austriagram #austria_pictures #austriavacations
Traded our turkey for gluhwein! Living in Europe Traded our turkey for gluhwein! Living in Europe means that Thanksgiving has been transferred into Christmas market kickoff weekend! We’re spending the next few days in Vienna. Gorgeous palaces, centuries of history, and of course as many Christmas markets as we can find! . . . . . . #christmasineurope #christmasmarkets #europeanchristmasmarkets #bestchristmasmarket #marchedenoel #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarket #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #mercatinidinatale #italianchristmasmarkets #germanChristmasmarkets #czechchristmasmarkets #austrianchristmasmarkets #thatchtravel #tripplanner #travelplanner #planmytrip #viennachristmasmarket #viennachristmas #visitvienna #viennatouristboard #almadvent @almadvent
Dreaming of a European Christmas Market, but don’t know how to start planning? I’ve got you covered! This week I published two of my Christmas market guides on @thatch.travel - Cologne, Germany and Strasbourg, France. These are two of my favorite Christmas markets and a great place to start if you’re looking for that magic European Christmas market experience! I’ve done all the research so you don’t have to: where the markets are, what each group specializes in, local favorites foods to try, and more! Plus, I include the nearby small town markets that are easy day trips to get to from a more central city with great Christmas markets! Bonus: they’re 10% off this week! So grab them today and start packing! . . . . . . #christmasineurope #christmasmarkets #europeanchristmasmarkets #bestchristmasmarket #marchedenoel #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarket #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #mercatinidinatale #italianchristmasmarkets #germanChristmasmarkets #czechchristmasmarkets #austrianchristmasmarkets #thatchtravel #tripplanner #travelplanner #planmytrip
Thanksgiving this week means one thing: what are w Thanksgiving this week means one thing: what are we eating?!?!? I’ve rounded up all my Thanksgiving favorites in one place: sides, rolls, desserts, even the all-important turkey in one place! In the photos: - Foolproof brined turkey - Green bean casserole from scratch (it’s so much better, promise!) - Homemade cranberry sauce - Autumn apple pear spritz - Balsamic brussels sprouts - Parmesan butternut squash - Caramel apple cheesecake squares - Pumpkin chocolate pie - Classic apple pie - And more! Grab all the recipes in my bio and eat some extra bites for me!! . . . . . . . . #fallspices #fallbakesquad #fallbaking #thanksgiving2023 #thanksgivingfood #thanksgivingbaking #fallcookies#pumpkinspiceseason #fallvibes #autumnaesthetic#autumnlover #iloveautumn #fallingforfall #hellofall #fallcolors #thefeedfeedbaking #tastydessert #teaspoonbakes #whatsfordessert #sweeeeets #freshbaked #bakeathome #tastydessert#alamode#chocolaterecipe #Eater #Foodgawker#marthastewart #ontheplate #easydinner #teaspoonrecipe
Lights, camera, gluhwein! Our small town’s mar Lights, camera, gluhwein! Our small town’s markets has a soft opening this week - the bar & restaurant booths opened up! The rest of the town decorations and booths (called casette, or little houses, in Italian) go up this week for a bigger kickoff next weekend. Highly recommend Christmas markets in Italy - the food is INSANE! And we still have gluhwein too, although it’s called vin brulee in my area. . . . . . . #sacile #visitsacile #igerspn #volgopordenone #igerspordenone#lifeinItaly #aviano #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle @prosacile @sacileFVG @prosacile @comunedisacile @visitsacile #friuliveneziagiulia #instafriuli #instafriuliveneziagiulia #volgofriuliveneziagiulia #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #igpic_friuliveneziagiulia #FVGlive #FVGphoto #friuli #volgofriuli #friuli_in_grande #igersFVG #turismoFVG #regioneFVG #loveFVG@igersFVG @FVGlive @regionefvg @volgo_friuliveneziagiulia
Early morning walks in small town Italy… I kno Early morning walks in small town Italy… I know my feed has mostly been travel the past few months, but I never get tired of home. . . . . . . #sacile #visitsacile #igerspn #volgopordenone #igerspordenone#lifeinItaly #aviano #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle @prosacile @sacileFVG #friuliveneziagiulia #instafriuli #instafriuliveneziagiulia #volgofriuliveneziagiulia #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #igpic_friuliveneziagiulia #FVGlive #FVGphoto #friuli #volgofriuli #friuli_in_grande #igersFVG #turismoFVG #regioneFVG #loveFVG@igersFVG @FVGlive @regionefvg @volgo_friuliveneziagiulia
London with mom! We had a blast. We did a a bunc London with mom! We had a blast. We did a a bunch classic first time spots, a bunch I hadn’t seen since 2011! And she graciously let me drag her to all the random spots I always want to explore. Some highlights: - Introducing mom to the joys of fish & chips and steak & ale pie - Hunting down the Christmas decorations as they set up - Trying Malaysian food - 10/10 would recommend - Visiting a castle is always a good idea - Day tripping to Oxford - A surprise parade and seeing the king! . . . . . . . #englandtravel #ukbreaks #visitengland #teaspoonofEngland #ukshots #uk_shots #unlimitedengland #unlimitedbritain #thisisengland #thisisbritain #lovebritain #photosofbritain #photosofengland #ukdaily #beautifuldestinations #historicengland #your_england #londonlove #londoncitylife #londonist #londonfoodies #Londonfoodguides #londonchristmas @cindyhclark1781
Christmas in London is already kicking off!! Lon Christmas in London is already kicking off!! London’s Christmas specialty is in its decor, and they do it big. Here are a few spots that are alright decked out for the holidays: 🎄Covent Garden 🎄Oxford Street 🎄South Bank Winter Market 🎄St. Pancras Station 🎄 Carnaby Street 🎄 Selfridge’s @theofficialselfridges 🎄 Harrods @harrods And more! They typically stay lit until January 6th, so you’ve got months to go check them out!! . . . . . . . #englandtravel #ukbreaks #visitengland #teaspoonofEngland #ukshots #uk_shots #unlimitedengland #unlimitedbritain #thisisengland #thisisbritain #lovebritain #photosofbritain #photosofengland #ukdaily #beautifuldestinations #historicengland #your_england #londonlove #londoncitylife #londonist #christmasineurope #christmasmarkets #europeanchristmasmarkets #bestchristmasmarket #marchedenoel #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets
London is November is wet but great! From museums London is November is wet but great! From museums and high tea to fall leaves and interactive AI games, we’re getting a little bit of everything this trip! Check my stories for more details if you’re thinking of a trip to London! . . . . . . . #englandtravel #ukbreaks #visitengland #teaspoonofEngland #ukshots #uk_shots #unlimitedengland #unlimitedbritain #thisisengland #thisisbritain #lovebritain #photosofbritain #photosofengland #ukdaily #beautifuldestinations #historicengland #your_england #londonlove #londoncitylife #londonist #londonfoodies #Londonfoodguides @cindyhclark1781
Keep calm and meet your mom in London! We’re d Keep calm and meet your mom in London! We’re doing all the classics, perfect for a first time trip! More to come later, but for now we’re having too much fun for instagram. . . . . . . . #englandtravel #ukbreaks #visitengland #teaspoonofEngland #ukshots #uk_shots #unlimitedengland #unlimitedbritain #thisisengland #thisisbritain #lovebritain #photosofbritain #photosofengland #ukdaily #beautifuldestinations #historicengland #your_england #londonlove #londoncitylife #londonist #londonfoodies #Londonfoodguides
Krakow was a dream! From wandering the historic st Krakow was a dream! From wandering the historic streets to eating my weight in pierogi, it makes for a fantastic getaway. A few of my favorites: - A walking tour is a must! There’s so much history to Krakow that most us have never heard. I did one with @guruwalk and Chris was a fantastic guide, full of fascinating history and funny stories. - St. Mary’s Basilica was gorgeous. And this comes from someone who lives in Italy and sees stunning cathedrals all the time! - Eat as many pierogi as possible. I had great ones at @goscinnachata and @kuchnia_u_babci_maliny. - Take a day trip to Auschwitz. It’s less than two hours from Krakow and such an important site to visit. If you can, go during fall. The whole city is full of trees showing off their colors, and it’s some of the best foliage I’ve seen in Europe! . . . . . . . . #teaspoonofpoland #krakowpoland #explorekrakow #visitkrakow #polandtravel #polandfood #polishfood
I don’t think I can put into words the significa I don’t think I can put into words the significance of seeing Auschwitz. To see, firsthand, this place. To walk the paths of the camps where 1.1 million people died. As we walked in the cold rain that went on for hours, I couldn’t help but think about the people who had no coats and barely shoes. To work, 14 hours a day. To live on 700 calories a day. Please if you head to Poland, visit Auschwitz. It’s so necessary to remember. . . . . . . . . #teaspoonofpoland #polandtravel #auschwitzbirkenau #auschwitzmemorial
Bonus: it was one of the original 12 world heritag Bonus: it was one of the original 12 world heritage sites! 📍 Wieliczka Salt Mine I know it sounds like a weird spot to add to your trip, but I really liked it! People have been harvesting salt from this area for over 6,000 years! The tour of the mine takes you underground through hundreds of years of mining tunnels, showing you exactly how salt was harvested and the legends surrounding it. Our tour guide was great, full of jokes and just the right amount of sass - she’ll let you lick the walls, if you dare! My favorite part? The chandeliers baubles in the video aren’t made of glass; they’re salt! The Wieliczka Salt Mine is an easy day trip from Krakow, and there’s some easy options through @getyourguide. . . . . . . . . #teaspoonofpoland #krakowpoland #explorekrakow #visitkrakow #polandtravel #polandfood #polishfood @wieliczkasaltmine
First thing I learned in Kraków: the pierogi comb First thing I learned in Kraków: the pierogi combo platters aren’t necessarily designed for one person. Happiest mistake ever though! . . . . . . . . #teaspoonofpoland #krakowpoland #explorekrakow #visitkrakow #polandtravel #polandfood #polishfood
Since today is world pasta day (who decides this?? Since today is world pasta day (who decides this???): my favorite pasta recipes on the blog! In no particular order: - Homemade pasta (really, the basis for everything) - Carbonara (the most popular) - Creamy lemon pasta (possibly my favorite) - Shrimp stir fry - Pasta chiantigiana (my other favorite?) - Sausage pasta - Zucchini pasta - Sausage pasta bake - White lasagna - Classic basil pesto Get all the recipes on Teaspoon of Nose, and embrace la dolce vita in your kitchen tonight! . . . . . . . . #eatItalian #Italianrecipe #Italianrecipes #homemadeItalian #eatmorepasta #pastatime #pastalovers #oliodioliva #extravirginoliveoil #extravirgin #madeinItalia #teaspooncooks #goodfoodguide #hereismyfood #travelforfood #foodandtravel #traveltoeat #foodaroundtheworld #foodbloggerlife #wheretoeat #foodieheaven #foodsofig #foodstgram #foodietribe #foodstragram #foodgasm #visitItaly🇮🇹 #lifeinItaly #teaspoonofItaly #theitalianway #teaspoonofItaly
I know we're all still focused on spooky season, b I know we're all still focused on spooky season, but this is your reminder that Christmas markets are just around the corner!! ⁣ Swipe to see Wedge's besties from last year's markets... I'm already scheming about where we're heading this year! Which ones are you dreaming of? . . . . . . . . #christmasineurope #christmasmarkets #europeanchristmasmarkets #bestchristmasmarket #marchedenoel #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarkets #italianchristmasmarket #xmasmarket #xmasmarkets #mercatinidinatale #italianchristmasmarkets #germanChristmasmarkets #czechchristmasmarkets #austrianchristmasmarkets #teaspoontravels #paradisefound #troveon #serenflipity #starttheadventure #adventureready #travelonabudget #globetrottertravels #helloworldpics #chooseadventure #livefortravel #livetravelexplore
A pumpkin festival… but in a medieval walled cit A pumpkin festival… but in a medieval walled city!! This is what I love about Italy - a food festival is always a win, but put it inside a historic medieval walled city?? PERFECTION! We went to Venzone’s Festa della Zucca in 2019, only a few months after moving to Italy, and it’s remained one of our favorite days living here! The 2023 edition didn’t disappoint - great pumpkin food, plenty of people in medieval costume, and something fun to see or try around every corner! @festadellazucca_venzone . . . . . . . . #friuliveneziagiulia #instafriuli #instafriuliveneziagiulia #volgofriuliveneziagiulia #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #igpic_friuliveneziagiulia #FVGlive #FVGphoto #friuli #volgofriuli #friuli_in_grande #igersFVG #turismoFVG #regioneFVG #loveFVG@igersFVG @FVGlive @regionefvg @volgo_friuliveneziagiulia @prolocofriulivg #theitalianway #destination_italy #americaninItaly #dametraveleritaly #italytraveltips #bestitaliansites #howitalyfeels #map_of_italy #italyviews #italianvillages
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Things I expected to see at the beach in Sardinia: Things I expected to see at the beach in Sardinia: 🌊Gorgeous water 🍝Great food 🏝️Beaches 🧱Historic ruins Things I didn’t expect: Wild boars! We have wild boars all over Italy, and they’re a popular meat choice in Sardinia. But somehow, I didn’t picture seeing a family of boars living right next to the beach! Don’t worry, I didn’t go close to them - in these clips I’m either tucked behind a car or inside our rental! Please leave wild animals alone, for everyone’s sakes. . . . . . . . #lifeoftravel #budgettraveller #travelzoo #travelette #travelmoment #staywander #seekadventure #packyourbags #likealocal#expediapic #afarmedia #huffposttravel #letsbeadventurous #worldplace #worldtravelpic #traveldaily #globaltrotter #travelaround #teaspoonofItaly #sardegnamare #sardegnalive #sardegnapics #sardegnafood #sardinia_super_pics #sardiniapics #sardiniamylove #sardiniapics #sardiniaforyou #sardiniaofficial
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